Car window tinting in Plum, PA
Mr. Tint installs ceramic window film designed to help reduce solar heat and glare while improving driving comfort. Choose from Whole Car, Front Two, Side & Rear, or Visor Strip coverage based on your vehicle and tinting needs.
The shop
Mr. Tint is owned by Eric Lovas, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who also serves as a volunteer firefighter. The shop is veteran-owned and has more than ten years behind it. You can read more about Eric, the shop and how the work gets done on the About page.
Choosing ceramic window tint starts with your driving habits, preferred shade, budget, and visibility needs. Our team helps you compare film options and select coverage that suits your vehicle while accounting for Pennsylvania’s window tint requirements, as the law section below explains.
Coverage
Four auto window tinting packages are available, each covering different glass on your vehicle. Pricing is set per vehicle in your quote. Film choice follows in the next section.
Complete coverage
Tints the front doors, rear doors and rear glass together so every window matches. It suits drivers who want one consistent look across the vehicle. Front door shades follow the Pennsylvania law section below.
Quick upgrade
Covers the driver and front passenger door windows only, a smaller job that suits a first tint or an upgrade to part of the car. The law section below covers what front windows may carry.
Rear cabin coverage
Covers the windows behind the front doors plus the rear glass, adding shade for back-seat passengers and cargo. Rear glass rules vary by vehicle type, so see the law section below.
Glare control
A visor strip is a narrow band of tint along the top edge of the windshield that softens glare from the sun ahead. Windshield tint is tightly limited, so this package covers only that band. See the law section for the rule.
The films
XPEL ceramic window tint at Mr. Tint means PRIME XR PLUS or PRIME XR, both nano-ceramic, a film built with ceramic particles rather than dye. PRIME CS is a color-stable dyed film, so it is not ceramic.
Nano-ceramic
Infrared heat rejection up to
Nano-ceramic
Infrared heat rejection up to
Color-stable dyed — not ceramic
Infrared heat rejection up to
These are the shades the shop offers. Which one is allowed depends on the window, so check the law section below before choosing front glass. Not sure which film fits your car? Tell the shop how you drive and it will talk through the three films with you.
Why Plum
With a physical shop in Plum, PA, customers have a dedicated location to discuss ceramic window tint options, confirm coverage, and arrange appointments. All tinting work takes place at the shop, giving drivers a clear point of contact throughout the process.
Owner Eric Lovas brings more than ten years of experience to the business. As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and volunteer firefighter, he leads an automotive shop where customers can discuss their ceramic tint preferences, vehicle details, and installation requirements.
Every vehicle has different glass dimensions and tinting needs. Ceramic and color-stable films offer options based on appearance, comfort, and budget. Share your vehicle’s year, make, and model to discuss available shades, window coverage, and pricing.
Explore automotive services including window tinting, paint protection film, ceramic coating, and vehicle wraps. Ceramic window tint is applied to glass, while ceramic coating protects exterior surfaces. Ask the team which services are suitable for your vehicle.
The install
Every install follows five steps, from the first conversation to the final check. Here is what happens at each one and what you can expect.
You and the installer talk through the vehicle, the windows you want covered and the look you are after. Together you choose a film from the three XPEL PRIME lines and a shade from the five offered. Ask anything about coverage or film here, before work begins.
The installer cleans each window with slip solution and a squeegee, then wipes the glass down with lint-free towels. Contamination left under film turns into visible specks, so this stage gets time before any film touches the glass. Mention any chips or scratches you already know about.
Cut patterns are produced by computer for your vehicle’s windows, so each piece of film is sized to its glass before it goes on. That keeps edges neat and gaps small. If you chose a package, only those windows get cut.
The installer wets the glass with slip solution, positions the film and squeegees out the water and air. On curved glass, heat shapes the film so it lies flat against the window. Ask the installer how long your vehicle will be in the shop.
The installer checks the finished windows for edges, specks and coverage. You then receive aftercare guidance for the first days with new tint, covering what to do and what to avoid. Questions are welcome before you drive off.
Local conditions
Pittsburgh’s skies are gray more often than most big cities, so a few local facts change what drivers may weigh when choosing ceramic window tint.
Pittsburgh averages 2,021 hours of sunshine a year, about 23 percent of the possible total and the fewest of any major US city. December has only 8 days of sunshine. That can change what you ask of a film: UV protection and glare control may count for as much as heat rejection.
SourceWorld Atlas, from NOAA averages
A 2018 analysis by a WPXI meteorologist counted 203 days a year with 75 percent or more cloud cover in Pittsburgh. The CDC notes that UV rays can reach you on cloudy and cool days and reflect off surfaces such as cement and snow.
SourceWPXI (2018); CDC
The mean commute is 31.1 minutes in Plum, 22.7 in Pittsburgh and 25.1 in New Kensington. Drivers who spend that long in the car each day may give comfort and glare more weight when they choose a shade and film.
SourceUS Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024
The manufacturer’s terms
These notes cover how XPEL describes its window film, warranty and testing for drivers in Pittsburgh and Plum. Use them to ask the shop about anything unclear.
XPEL states its window tint carries a transferable lifetime warranty against bubbling, peeling, cracking and discoloration, on eligible films under XPEL’s terms.
Why it matters: A daily driver sees years of sun, so it pays to know what the warranty covers.
XPEL’s warranty depends on the film being installed by an authorized installer, with proof of installation and product registration also required.
Why it matters: Ask the shop how registration works so the warranty stays in good standing.
XPEL runs an installer locator and a training and certification program for its window film, so customers can find installers the brand recognizes.
Why it matters: Use the locator to confirm a shop’s status before you book any tint work.
XPEL organizes PRIME window film into tiers named XR PLUS, XR, HP and CS, so each level suits a different balance of heat performance and cost.
Why it matters: Ask the installer which tier suits how long you plan to keep this car.
XPEL publishes how it measures film performance: EN 410 testing on 1/8 inch glass, with infrared measured at 1025 nanometers, in its PRIME spec sheet.
Why it matters: Compare any film’s figures only where the same glass and method were used.
Pennsylvania tint regulations
Pennsylvania limits window tint under 75 Pa.C.S. 4524 and the vehicle equipment rules in 67 Pa. Code Chapter 175, with the allowed darkness set by window position.
Limits are written as VLT, or visible light transmission: the share of light that passes through the glass and film together. A 70 percent VLT means 70 percent of light passes through, so a lower number means darker tint.
| Window | Minimum VLT required | Our recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield | 70%, transparent strip within the top 3 inches only | Visor Strip package |
| Front Side Windows | 70% | 70% |
| Rear Side Windows | Cars 1998 and newer: 70%. Trucks and MPVs: no requirement | Cars: 70%. Trucks, SUVs and MPVs: discuss any shade we offer with the team |
| Rear Window | Cars 1998 and newer: 70%. Trucks and MPVs: no requirement | Cars: 70%. Trucks, SUVs and MPVs: discuss any shade we offer with the team |
Rules differ by vehicle type, and older cars follow different rear window rules. The team checks whether your SUV counts as a multipurpose passenger vehicle (MPV) and advises on the exact limits for your vehicle. Read the full Pennsylvania tint law guide on the blog.
Myths and facts
Fact. Tint does more than change the look. The Skin Cancer Foundation notes that side and rear car windows block UVB but let UVA through, and that window film can reduce that UV exposure. For anyone who spends long hours behind the wheel, that is a skin-protection point as well as a style choice.
Fact. Shade and heat rejection are separate things. XPEL states that a film’s UV and infrared performance stays the same from its darkest shade to its lightest. The shade mainly sets how dark the glass looks, while the film line drives heat performance. Choose your shade for looks and legality, then compare film lines.
Fact. Haze and small moisture bubbles are normal while new film cures. XPEL’s product care page says they can last up to 10 days, and cure time varies with climate. It also advises waiting 1 to 5 days before rolling the windows down. If anything still looks off after that, call the shop.
Fact. Pennsylvania allows window tint within limits that vary by window and vehicle type, and factory-tinted glass is exempt. Drivers with a medical need can seek an exemption through PennDOT for colorless UV-filtering film. Tint beyond the rules can get a vehicle stopped and cited.
Fact. Dyed films and nano-ceramic films are built differently, so they perform differently. The film type listed on a quote tells you what the film is made of, not just how dark it looks. Ask your installer which type a quote is for before you compare prices.
MRTINT
Mr. Tint PGH · XPEL Authorized Dealer & Installer
Where we work
Searching for ceramic window tint near me from Pittsburgh or Monroeville? The shop is at 7993 Saltsburg Rd, Unit I, and handles window tinting for Monroeville, Plum and the other towns below.
Recent work
FAQ
The price depends on the number of windows, vehicle size, film line, shade and how complex the install is. This page does not list a flat rate, so a quote built from your year, make, model and the windows you want is the way to get a number.
It depends on the glass, so mention factory tint when you ask for a quote. Factory tint is part of the glass itself rather than a film, so it behaves differently from aftermarket tint. The shop can then tell you what applying film over it would involve.
The limit depends on the window and your vehicle type, and the Pennsylvania law table on this page lists each one. Tell the shop what you drive and it will help you choose a shade that fits, including for rear glass on trucks and SUVs, where more options may exist.
They are two different measurements, so their figures should not be compared with each other. IR rejection is measured at a single infrared wavelength, while IR energy rejection looks at infrared energy across a wider range of wavelengths. Total solar energy rejected (TSER) is broader still and counts the whole solar spectrum.
Mr. Tint’s shop is at 7993 Saltsburg Rd, Unit I, Plum, PA 15239. Drivers from Monroeville, Penn Hills and the other towns in the service area section bring their vehicles to that same address. Use the directions button there, or call (412) 360-7200 with questions.
Call the Plum shop at (412) 360-7200 or use the contact form to start your ceramic window tint request.
